Wales
Moel Eunant
568M
1864FT
About Moel Eunant
Rising above the head of the Eunant valley near Lake Vyrnwy, this rounded moorland peak offers a quieter alternative to the main Aran ridge. Its grassy, often peat-stained slopes require a keen eye for navigation, rewarding those who visit with a solitary perspective over the upper Dyfi hills and the southern Arans.
Key Statistics
Rank
219th Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Snowdonia
Prominence
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33m
Nearest Town
Powys
Geology
You are trekking across the Penstrowed Grits Formation. This ground is made of layers of sandstone and mudstone that create the fell's rugged foundation.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SH946238
Latitude
52.8014°N
Longitude
3.5648°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Welsh as the 'bare hill of the Eunant', referring to the Afon Eunant which rises on its eastern flanks before flowing into Lake Vyrnwy.
- •From the summit, walkers are treated to a clear profile of the main Aran ridge, specifically the dramatic eastern escarpments of Aran Fawddwy and the neighbouring peak of Glasgwm.
- •The hill is part of the vast catchment area for the Lake Vyrnwy reservoir; the water falling on these slopes eventually travels through a sixty-mile aqueduct to supply the city of Liverpool.
- •As a Tump with its own distinct prominence, it provides a masterclass in the subtle, varied shades of Welsh moorland brown, especially when the clouds hang low over the Berwyns.